May 07, 2015

Finding green almonds to pickle in spring

Imagine my surprise while browsing through a middle eastern store at finding green almonds. I bought some just to test it out, what does it taste like, what can be done with it.

Aswin saw someone eat the whole thing - the green fuzzy outer hull and all - and almost shouted it out. I didn't believe till I tasted one. It's tart and crisp, and tasted I ate a couple before stopping.

Turns out they are very seasonal and I felt super thrilled to get my hands on them. As you can see the almonds inside the hull are very jelly like and not completely formed. It hardens as it ripens.

I decided to pickle them to preserve it to keep the fresh spring flavor last a little while longer. It did not disappoint.